Kempe Announces New Vice-Chair and Board Members

Posted on October 12, 2015

Aurora, CO (Oct. 12, 2015) – The Kempe Foundation, a leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect, announces the appointment of a new vice chair and six new members to serve on its board of directors.

John Kellogg was elected vice-chair of Kempe’s board of directors. He will succeed Bill Mackiernan, as chairman of the board in July 2017. Kellogg is a business attorney at Moye White, LLP where he counsels evolving companies in corporate, finance, securities and development matters. He is passionate about advancing Kempe’s work to care for children.

C.J. Chapman, Esq. is an attorney and shareholder with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. He is actively involved with several community organizations and is a positive role model for Denver youth. The law firm has a long history of supporting Kempe by providing pro-bono legal services.

Kevin MacCary is vice president, Office of Internal Governance, and general counsel for United Launch Alliance (ULA). He served in the U.S. Army, and, as a reservist, served on the staff of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)/U.S. Northern Command before retiring with the rank of colonel. He serves on the board for Volunteers of America – Colorado, coaches a special-needs soccer team, provides pro bono services at legal clinics, teaches Junior Achievement and encourages volunteerism at ULA.

Chris Matuszynski has over 20 years of experience in IT security, risk management, audit, systems development/implementations and business. He currently works for QEP Resources, and brings vital IT expertise to Kempe. Chris has a passion for children and their well-being.

Jesse Ogas is the executive director of Firefly Autism. Prior to Firefly Autism, he worked with Arc Thrift Stores and several major retailors. He is an active community volunteer, and is a Commissioner with the Mayor’s Latino Commission in Denver. He is committed to children’s issues and to creating collaborative partnerships to bridge the gap between the nonprofit sector and communities of color.

Colorado State Representative Angela Williams represents a dynamic and diverse community in House District 7. She is the Majority Caucus Chair; Chair of the Business, Labor, Economic & Workforce Development Committee; and a member of the Legislative Council Committee. She is actively engaged with issues impacting families and children, and brings public policy and fundraising experience to the board.

Christine Wanifuchi is the chief executive officer for the Asian Pacific Development Center. Throughout her career, she has served in various executive positions with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. She is an active community volunteer, and is committed to children’s issues and creating a better community for all families.

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About KempeKempe’s growing work in Clinical Care, Advocacy, Research and Education is part of a game changing paradigm shift in the way we think about, talk about and treat child abuse and neglect. To support our mission to care for children and learn more about Kempe, visit www.kempe.org.